On the banks of the Mae Ping River, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort gives northern Thailand a calm, design-led riverside retreat. Rooms and suites use teak, clean lines, balconies and garden or river views, with the former British consulate building anchoring the property's architectural character. Dining includes riverside, Indian and relaxed social settings, while the spa, pool, fitness centre, yoga, cooking classes and access to temples, markets and craft villages shape the experience. The resort feels composed and low-rise, with the old city and night bazaar close by.